Board-Certified Hospice Music Therapist

Affinity Health Management; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Music Therapist to provide therapy services to hospice patients addressing physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. The role may be contracted or employed, and requires directing therapy, developing plans of care, and reporting outcomes.

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate or master's in music therapy, be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state, have CPR certification, and at least two years of experience in hospice or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Required: A bachelor’s or master's degree in music therapy.
• Certified to practice as a music therapist in the state or eligible.
• Minimum 2 years’ hospice or similar experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients according to an individualized plan of care.
• Directs music therapy treatment and reports patient response to treatment.
• Initiates music therapy program and educates staff and family on goals of therapy.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
• Provides music therapy consultation to families/caregivers as appropriate.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team and quality/performance improvement activities.
• Participates in orientation for hospice team members.

Skills

Hospice care understanding

Communication with patients/families

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Music Therapy

Job description

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Music Therapist to provide therapy services to hospice patients addressing physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. The role may be contracted or employed, and requires directing therapy, developing plans of care, and reporting outcomes.

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate or master's in music therapy, be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state, have CPR certification, and at least two years of experience in hospice or similar settings.